Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi, reception
upon at Indhira Gandhi International airport New Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Dehardun – Mussourie 2001 mtrs. (total 245 kms) 6/7 hrs drive.
Today after breakfast an early departure ,we drive to Dehradun (capital of Uttranchal state) from Delhi by deluxe
bus approx. 6/7 hrs. or Train (4041/4042 Delhi- Dehradun). (2017/2018 Delhi-Dehradun)
or by jeep. Arriving at Dehradun: gate way to Mussourie , we continue drive 34
kms to beautiful hill station of Mussourie. Mussourie is situated in between Shiwalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills. Which
presents a spectacular and snow-clad peaks of Western- Garhwal Himalaya also Doon valley below. While Dehradun is also connect with air, the nearest airport is Jolly Grant which is 24 kms from Dehradun.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 03: Mussourie: Acclimatisation.
Sight seeing around Mussoorie, visit Mall road : A long promenade, visit Gun Hill by ropeway to have a panoramic
view of Himalayan massif of Western Garhwal regions and walk along the ridge.
There is also a Tibetan settlement in Mussoorie with Tibetan Market.
Day 04: Mussourie
– Naitwar - Sankari (160 kms), drive by jeep or coach.
Today we drive from Mussourie to Sankari, which is our starting point of trek. The route from Mussourie goes
down to Yamuna bridge at Yamuna river and further to Naitwar at Ton valley. Naitwar situated at the confluence of Rupin and
Supin streams late which becomes the Ton river. Driving continue to Naitwar which is a entrance of The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary.
Is located in Purola tehsil of Uttarakashi district of Garhwal. Naitwar, the entrance and starting point of the sanctuary,
at a distance of 200 kms. from Dehradun. This wildlife sanctuary has a large number of mammal species: Snow leopard, Black
bear, Brown bear, Musk deer, Bharal, Himalayan Thar. The endangered birds are Monal pheasant, Koklas pheasant, Western Tragopan,
Himalayan Snow cock, Golden eagle, Bearded vulture. cuckoos, owls & bulbuls etc.
After Naitwar along the left bank of Ton river to Sankari village. Overnight stay at Sankari in Garhwal Mandal
Vikas Nigam (GMVN) guest house or Forest rest house.
En-route visit Lakhamandal- a site associated with the heroes of the epic 'Mahabharata'. There is an ancient
temple and cave formations which are of interest.
Day 05: Sankhari - Taluka (1900m.) trek 12 kms. 4/5
hrs.
Today we start trek to Taluka village along the Supin river. The
trail is a fare weather jeep able road. An easy day trek for acclimatisation. As we go upstream the it is more playful and clear water. The houses here are mainly two
storied wood structures overlooking the streams or river. After we arrive at Taluka. Overnight camp at Taluka.
There are fairly 42 well populated village in the area of sanctuary, some are at height of 2900 mtrs. The people
are living a primitive life and still in many ways depend of forest for many
of their basic needs. The villagers worship the Kauravas and Duryodhana of Mahabharata
is the main deity. The temples have beautiful wood carvings
Day 06: Taluka – Osla (2559 mtrs.) Trek 13 kms,
4/5 hrs.
Today we cross the Siyan Gad by bridge, further trail climbs to Dhatmir village. Later we cross the river towards
right side of Ton river. The route is dotted with tea – shops and Dhabas. Osla has very dense forests of Walnut, Chestnut,
Willows and Chinars. Overnight camp.
Day 07: Osla – Har Ki dun (3506mtrs) trek 14 kms, 5/6 hrs.
Today after Osla we continue trek to Har Ki Dun. The trail and surroundings is extremely picturesque. Which
is 5/6 hrs walk. Little steams crosses our path. As the trail climbs gradually through
lush green terraced mountain fields and spotted with varied wild flowers. Har
Ki dun has a back drop of snowy mountain peaks. Enroute we will have a wonderful view towards East of Ruinsara Gad: Kalanag
peak (6387 mtrs), (Bandar punch 6316 mtrs), Swargarohini (6252 mtrs), Juandar glacier towards North and dense forests. It
is one of the most picturesque spot in the Garhwal Hills. That’s why its called DEV BHOOMI (valley of Gods). Overnight camp.
Day 08: Har Ki Dun – Borasu Pass 4725 mtrs.
– Har Ki dun , 5 kms
An ideal base for exploring the valley. Morning after breakfast trek ascend gradually towards Borasu Pass. which divides Har Ki dun with Sangla
Valley in Himachal Pradesh. We wind our way high above the valley to pass. and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Later afternoon
we retrace down to campsite.
Day 09: Har Ki dun – Osla ( 2559 mtrs )( Seema)
, 5/6 hrs. trek
Retrace back to Osla than to Seema village for onwards trek to Ruinsara lake. Overnight camp.
Day 10: Osla – Ruinsara tal (lake ) (3369 mtrs)
10/11 kms. 4/5 hrs. trek.
Today trek to Ruinsara lake through the meadows, the lake is rather a small but surrounding are magnificient.
The Ruinsara catchments has been an important area for high altitude expedition to peaks like Black Peak (Kala Nag )and Banderpunch.
Continue the uphill trek to this small lake. Overnight camp.
Day 11: Ruinsara tal – Foot of Bali pass : 6
kms.
Today we steadly climb to foot or base of Bali pass. A majestic
trio of Kalanag, Bander Punch and Swargarohini peaks stands in front of base camp. Overnight
camp.
Day 12: foot of Bali pass – Bali pass (4800
mtrs) - Yamunotri (3165 mtrs) : 9 kms.
An early morning start trek for an exciting day for crossing the
pass. Bali pass is about 4800m, and it is not a glaciated pass. however, it is
a rocky and scree filled pass. A pass between the Tons valley and the Yamunotri valleys. From pass a magnificient view of
Swargarohini peak and below Ruinsara Gad. The route descends through open meadows and later through forests to lead near Yamunotri
shrine. After crossing pass the the trail is generally downhill to Yamunotri. The source of the river Yamuna. One of the four
Dhams Shrines of Hindu pilgrims. is dominated by Bander punch ( 6361 mtrs.). Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. According to legend the temple must be
built every few years. There is a hot spring at Yamunotri in which pilgrims
immerse potatoes and rice in a piece of cloth. The meal, which takes only
a few minutes to cook is then offered to the deity & later distributed as Prasad. Overnight camp
Day 13: Yamunotri – Janki chatti (2575 mtrs)
– Hanuman Chatti (2400 mtrs): 14 kms. 6/7 hrs trek.
Today after Yamunotri trek along Yamuna river fairly downhill to Jankibai Chatti than further to Hanuman Chatti.
Hanuman Chatti is the last motor point before heading to Uttarkashi. Its also a confluence of two holy river Yamuna and Hanuman Ganga. Overnight camp.
Day 14: Hanuman chatti – Uttarkashi: Drive.
Today we drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight camp.
Day 15: Uttarkashi
- Rishikesh.
Day 16: Rishikesh
Day 17: Rishikesh – New Delhi. Drive back to
New delhi.
